Texas
Texas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Texas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 205 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Texas below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Trail Grinder in Atlanta, TX on September 5, 2026 offers 5k, 10k and 30k trail races on single-track through the piney woods, with proceeds supporting research into Superficial Siderosis.
10K trail and 5K road races at Harbor Bay Lake Meredith with camping, packet pick-up days, awards, and proceeds supporting local fire and school programs.
A five race Sunday series in MidCities, Texas featuring six hour loop races on roughly one mile courses with both hilly and mostly flat rounds. Series registration includes a shirt and a discount code while individual races are also available.
A memorial climb in San Antonio on September 11, 2026 honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with tributes to 344 firefighters, 70 law enforcement, and 9 EMS personnel.
A trail race at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis offering marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a youth mile. The course is a 13.1 mile loop with a 5k shortcut and a finish area placed near the lake for cooling off.
A night trail event at Lake Mineral Wells Trailway near Weatherford offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and a 10K ruck with required headlamp and water carrying system.
Night Moves is a nighttime trail event at Stephen F Austin State Park offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon distances plus a free kids race.
A retro themed 3rd annual run at Campion Trail in Irving featuring 5K and 10K distances, a live DJ and a post race party. The event is chip timed, offers free parking, age group awards, and a virtual participation option.
A multi-distance community race by Bigfoot Running Company at The Rim Shopping Center in San Antonio with a costume contest, medals and shirts for all finishers, a live DJ, awards, and volunteer opportunities including a run-then-volunteer option.
A USATF-sanctioned 5 km cross-country meet at Bear Creek Park on September 19, 2026, with individual and team scoring across multiple age and club divisions.
A two mile Fun Run on the CPHS cross country course in Cedar Park, held alongside competitive high school and middle school cross country races; vendors will have merchandise and proceeds support course and trail maintenance.
A 4 mile trail loop at Palo Duro Canyon State Park on September 12, 2026, with finisher patches and proceeds benefiting the Amarillo VA Suicide Prevention Program.
Experience a flat and fast race on the NETT Trail starting at the Eiffel Tower in Paris Texas. Choose from multiple distances including ultra marathons or join the Paris Pair Challenge by running morning and evening races.
A night trail running event in South Llano River State Park offering 5K, 13, 27, 40 mile and a 13 mile ruck with headlamp and water requirements.
A 30th anniversary event at Ray Roberts State Park featuring a 15K trail run, 10K ruck march, and 5K paved race with park entry included.
Trail races at Murrell Park on the east side of Northshore Trail with 5K, 15K and 13.1-mile courses, color-marked routes, and aid stations placed every 1.5 to 3 miles; participants must bring their own drinking vessel.
Trail races at Natural Bridge Caverns include 4, 8 and 16 mile options, a Youth 1 Mile, and Last Person Standing run and ruck formats. The course features an in-cave start for distance races, marked trails, aid stations, and a cupless policy.
A family-friendly 5K mud run at 3 Palms Action Sports Park with obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party and an on-site after-party with music, food, and drinks.
Sky Island in Fort Davis Texas on 26 September 2026 features trail races on single track West Texas trails. Distances include 31 miles, 17 miles and 9.5 miles, with lodging options at Prude Ranch and Indian Lodge.
Experience the rugged terrain of Claude Texas at the Conquer the Canyon Trail Race. With distances ranging from 5k to 100k plus a youth run there is a trail course for every distance preference.